Construction Contract Manager- Finance-Public Works (0922)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Amended June 17, 2025: Updated Exam Requirements to include Supervisory Test battery

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.  

Application Opening: Monday, June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM
*The application filing will be open at least through Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM and will close at any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $131,924 and $168,454 (Range A)
Effective July 1st, 2025 - Range A compensation for this classification is between $134,576 and $171,834
Recruitment ID: PBT-0922-157221, RTF0157220
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service 

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments. 

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Contracts and Procurement Manager.

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Under the general direction of the Contracts and Procurement Manager, the 0922 Construction Contract Manager will oversee the planning, administration, and policy making for construction contractual services. This position will interact with all managerial levels within the City, including engineers, architects, and tradespeople who provide construction contract specifications and other related services.  You will partner with several City agencies and construction contract managers, such as the Contract Monitoring Division and the City Attorney. You will serve as a construction contracting expert advising internal management, external City procurement leaders, contractors, and stakeholder groups. Your role requires working collaboratively with architects, engineers, and other managers on legislative changes that enhance contracting performance and best practices. 

Important and Essential duties: 

• Assists in the management, development and administration of construction contract procurement policies, procedures, and programs.  
• Represent the Department in meetings with internal executive-level management, Commissioners, elected officials, other City contract services and procurement leaders, Contractors, and other stakeholder groups.  
• As a department construction contract lead, work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and related management staff on legislative changes to improve contracting performance and practice. 
• Serve as the construction contract subject matter expert and act as the primary liaison to the City Attorney’s construction contracting legal team.   
• Lead and provide directions to staff in the administering of the solicitation and award of all contracting services for Public Works on construction contracting.  
• Lead staff in the solicitation, approval, awarding, and contract monitoring through close of all construction contract types, such as design-bid-build, CM/GC, progressive GMP, best value, etc.  
• Lead and direct staff in resolving complex construction contracting and procurement issues in collaboration with departmental managers, project managers, architects and engineers, Contract Monitoring Division staff, Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement, and legal staff from the City Attorney’s Office.  
• Manage and direct the resolution of bid protests and any other disputes related to the construction contracting process.  
• Participate in Citywide forums on construction contracting 

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience in contract planning, development and administration within a matrix organization that manages large-scale construction contracts.  

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to the maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.  

Experience Substitution:  A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business Administration, project management, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience. 

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. 

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience. 
• Experience in a large public sector agency with over 1,500 employees that provides construction, maintenance, and cleaning services. 
• Experience with various types of construction contracts, such as design-bid-build, CM/GC, progressive GMP, and best value contracting. 
• Experience in developing requirements for and implementing procurement information management systems. 
• Experience with federal and state-funded procurement policies, practices, and requirements 
• Experience with emergency construction contracts 

SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)(Weight: Qualifying):
Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supervisory Test Battery (Weight 100%)
Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but are not limited to: Problem-Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skills; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication and Conflict Management. For more information about this Supervisory Test please visit: https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Exam-Information/11676-Supervisory-Test-Battery.pdf

Please note: This examination is only held in San Francisco.  A passing score must be achieved on the Supervisory Test Battery in order to continue in the selection process.

This is a standardized examination, and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Scores attained on the Supervisory Test Battery will be valid and “banked” for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Supervisory Test Battery.  The Supervisory Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Supervisory Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Supervisory Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Supervisory Test Battery is used.  Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

*The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative or operational necessity. The information in this announcement is subject to change and will be accompanied by a notice of amendment in this announcement. 

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam, you will be placed on an eligible list and given a score and a rank. The duration of the eligible list will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be the “Rule of the List”.

Post-Eligible List:
Candidates will be invited to interview based on test scores and experience that most closely matches the responsibilities of the position determined from a review of the application materials.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules, or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or the application process, please contact our team by email at [email protected]

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.